City

Wadley, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Georgia

👥2,700Population
💰$38,237Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$64,800Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓15.3%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.3%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 72.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White16.3%
Hispanic10.7%
Black72.7%
Asian0.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
14%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads15.3% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (2.1%)
HS Graduate751 (53.7%)
Some College88 (6.3%)
Associates315 (22.5%)
Bachelors48 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree166 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College6.3%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,237 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$64,800 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$545/mo
Total Housing Units1,378
Vacant Units326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Wadley, GA

Wadley is a city in Georgia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,700 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Wadley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,237 is below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wadley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $545 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wadley is less-educated. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (72.74%).

Wadley, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Wadley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30477 2,700 $38,237 $64,800 $545 7.7% 15.3% 72.5%